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Body Contouring After Weight Loss

… severely stretched is now unsupported, possibly resulting in: Upper arms that may sag and appear loose and full Breasts … may extend around the sides and into the lower back area in an apron-like overhang Buttocks, groin and thighs can sag … and cause hanging pockets of skin Body contouring results in smoother contours and a more normal appearance to the …

Last Modified: 03/20/2026 - 10:14

Pioneering Approach of Kidney Autotransplantation for Complex Kidney Disorders Offers Big Hope

… intricate kidney anatomy issues. Ongoing developments in robotic surgery for kidney transplantation present a … surgery. This is where kidney autotransplantation comes in. “There are a number of conditions in which the best solution is to take the kidney out, work on …

Last Modified: 01/30/2024 - 12:17

State of the Union: Hernia Care Today

… , and Dina Podolsky , MD, hernia surgeon. What’s new in surgical approaches to hernia repair? Dr. Novitsky: Well, … practice centered on hernias is what's probably very new in the world of surgery. Dr. Podolsky: Yeah, for us, that … we use and the actual surgeries themselves. What we bring in terms of newness is the robotic approach to almost any …

Last Modified: 12/13/2023 - 12:42

Eating Well With Pancreatic Cancer and Diabetes

… or insulin injections, as prescribed by a physician. In general, consuming added sugars is unhealthy and should be avoided in excess. Whether or not a patient is diabetic, eating … loss is the first priority, even if that means more sugar in your diet. Aim for 3 meals per day with around 4 …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

An Older Surgery Is Giving Some Patients New Freedom After Colon Removal

… end of the small intestine is brought through an opening in the abdomen, creating a permanent opening (stoma). This … known as the K-pouch (Kock pouch). Looking at the K-Pouch in a New Light Named after Dr. Nils Kock, the K-pouch … for the improved quality of life it offers.” Dr. Kiran points to the study's results as a call for the continent …

Last Modified: 01/28/2026 - 13:23

Fighting For A New Way To Treat Difficult Cancers

… a lot. He was being treated at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston for dedifferentiated liposarcoma, a cancer that … 10 percent in five years.” Lowering recurrence rates, he points out, means lowering death rates. In other words, using … of surgeries and a very shortened life expectancy,” Scott points out. “Dr. Yoon's treatment plan was the one that gave …

Last Modified: 03/13/2026 - 17:01

How Close Is Xenotransplantation, Really?

… readily taking on. “It’s just no longer true,” she says. “In fact, I’m writing a review article just now titled, … to non-human organs and cells. She’s excited because in those 35 years, she has seen the field make enough … he passed away about two months later. But Dr. Sykes points out that this does not mean that the …

Last Modified: 02/24/2023 - 13:36

The Columbia Women's Lung Center

… Women are disproportionately overrepresented in many diseases of the lung. This is why we created Columbia … excess mucus. This makes breathing more difficult and, in severe cases, can be life-threatening. Learn about the … category of conditions that cause inflammation or scarring in the lungs. While there are numerous causes, women are more …

Last Modified: 03/17/2026 - 12:06

Alive at 65: Three-time Transplant Recipient Jerry Cahill Appreciates Every Day

… survival rate for CF patients. That’s why when Jerry went in for a kidney-liver transplant this summer, for the first time in his life, he wondered: “Am I going to make it through … creatinine levels and treatment for water retention. In recent years, Jerry had met with both liver and kidney …

Last Modified: 12/20/2023 - 10:58

Pectus Excavatum and Tyler’s Road to Finding Breath and Balance

… , a condition that causes a noticeable sunken appearance in the chest, limits physical activity, and creates constant … a narrowing of the heart's pulmonary valve. "They go in with a balloon and fix that," Tyler recalls. "I didn't … Growing up, Tyler wasn't allowed to play sports or engage in the typical childhood activities that many take for …

Last Modified: 09/19/2024 - 13:12

Columbia Vascular Services in Westchester

… can find world-class care for vascular conditions right in your own neighborhood. Columbia offers the latest in diagnostic imaging, minimally invasive procedures, and … If you or a loved one need high-quality vascular care in the Westchester area, please contact us at (646) 317-8282 …

Last Modified: 04/01/2026 - 17:40

Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery at Columbia

… The Thoracic Surgery Program at Columbia is a world leader in minimally invasive surgery, even for the most complex … of Our Program Organ Preserving Treatments As leaders in thoracic transplant surgery, Columbia has pioneered … consider. Columbia is one of the leading surgery programs in the world, with experience treating even the most …

Last Modified: 03/27/2026 - 11:43

Nonsurgical Lung Treatments

… reduce the general symptoms of lung disease. Medications In most cases, the purpose of medication is to reduce the … some fight cancer cells, others widen up the airways in your lungs. While there are many specific kinds of … : Bronchodilators work by relaxing the muscles in the lungs and airways to make breathing easier. They are …

Last Modified: 03/05/2026 - 23:48

John Jones Fellows

… and surgical care experiences among Hispanic patients in New York City using a mixed-methods community-based … and Public Health, collaborating with national leaders in surgical disparities and population health. Dr. Rosario … help them understand why certain organ donors develop a pro-inflammatory environment leading to rejection while …

Last Modified: 03/10/2026 - 13:28